Ransomware Research
Ransomuhahawhere Ransomware
Ransomuhahawhere is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cyber Drill Exercise.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ransomuhahawhere
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Cyber Drill Exercise
How Ransomuhahawhere Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts only cyberdrill folder on the Desktop. (The same for ransom note)
File Encryption Patterns
Ransomuhahawhere modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ransomuhahawhere displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Ransomuhahawhere ransomware:
Ransomuhahawhere.exesetup.exeAdobeInstaller.exe9RW0m.7z
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About This Analysis
This Ransomuhahawhere ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Ransomuhahawhere.
Last updated: July 30, 2025